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36 CFR 1280.50: What you may film, photograph, or videotape for news purposes.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property
- CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
- SUBCHAPTER G—NARA FACILITIES
- PART 1280—USE OF NARA FACILITIES
- Subpart B—Rules for Filming, Photographing, or Videotaping on NARA Property or in NARA Facilities
(a) We will permit you to film, photograph, or videotape sections of the interior or exterior of any NARA facility or property only for stories about:
(1) NARA programs;
(2) NARA exhibits;
(3) NARA holdings;
(4) NARA services;
(5) A former President;
(6) A researcher who has made or is making use of NARA holdings (provided that the researcher also approves your request); or
(7) Any other NARA-related activity approved by the appropriate NARA representative.
(b) We reserve the right to reject any request that does not meet the criteria set forth in paragraphs (a) and (c) of this section or because of scheduling or staffing constraints.
(c) We will not grant you permission to film, photograph, or videotape if you intend to use the film, photographs, or videotape for commercial, partisan political, sectarian, or similar activities.
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